They tried to make them go to 'Rehab' ...

Photos courtesy of VH1The "Celebrity Rehab" patients gather for a group session with Dr. Drew.

Am I the only one who thought when VH1 decided to make a show out of rehab, the network was just trying to exploit these B-list stars' addictions for ratings?

I pictured something like "The Surreal Life" with the shakes from withdrawal.

Boy was I wrong.

"Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" may have its share of "reality" moments -- where the stars are just doing something for the camera -- but, overall, it's a pretty good portrayal of what life is like in rehab, trying to kick addiction (not that I would know).

Dr. Drew has been working with them in rehab for more than two weeks now.

Last night's episode was all about easing themselves back into society. With less than a week of treatment to go, the patients go to an open mic night at a local coffeehouse to get a taste of being back in the real world.

After seeing how well that went, Dr. Drew decides to take them to Catalina Island. On the way there, Ricco -- who opened up last night and told everyone that he's also a gambling addict -- jumps off the ship and is almost arrested by Harbor Patrol.

Self-destructive behavior is also exhibited by Jaimee, Mary, Jessica and Shifty.

In the end, Jeff decides to leave treatment because he knows he'll have to take medication for his back when he gets home, and he doesn't feel like lying to the rest of the group and pretending like he can do without it. In my opinion, it just sounds like another excuse to avoid getting sober.

With not much time left before the patients "graduate," it makes you wonder whether they're ready to handle being on their own again. And from the way they were behaving last night, the answer may be "no."

'IDOL': THE END OF THE ROAD
Last night served as our first official elimination episode of the season, and boy oh boy were the waterworks turned on. While I understand the contestants have bonded through their experience, it's only been a few weeks. It's not like we are down to the wire and there are only three hopefuls left. What was with all the tears?! Someone has to go home.

On that note, I was not surprised by the bottom two girls. As I surmised last time, Amy and Joanne were definitely not the strong performers of this week's Girls Night.

As for the guys, again, I pretty much called it that Garrett would be saying sayonara, but Colton?! That was definitely an early-on upset. Granted he was no "American Idol," but he did deserve a few more weeks on TV, especially compared to Chikezie, Luke and Jason Y. Unfortunately for him, his following must have been real small. Oh well, there's always next year. (Yeah, right!)

All in all, the judges were not surprised by the results. They all concurred that those sent home didn't bring their A-game to the first week of the competition. Simon, however, was a little cruel when telling a teary-eyed Colton that he should "get a good job" because he would never "make a career out of singing." Jeez, Simon, we know you're cruel, but way to kick 'em when they're down!

Overall, the first REAL week of Season 7 was pleasant. They could've picked a more enthusiastic theme than the '60s, but it served its purpose. Until next week ... AWE OUT!

IN 40 WORDS OR LESSMiss your favorite show last night? No problem. Check out our super-condensed recaps.

Lost -- Kate is on trial in the future. Her lawyer suggests she use her son in her defense. We're initially left wondering if it's Sawyer's, but back on the island she tells him she's not pregnant. Turns out, she has Aaron.

Lipstick Jungle -- Joe meets Wendy and Nico grudgingly and Victory gets upset when he doesn't want to be a part of their circle. Kirby claims sexual harassment against Nico. Nico (hopefully) puts an end to the "bad mommy" book about Wendy.

America's Best Dance Crew -- The crews were put to the test last night. They had to perform popular routines, but with a twist: To come up with a unique physical challenge. Unfortunately, we say farewell to Iconic.

Survivor: Micronesia -- Fans vs. Favorites -- At the Tribal Council, Yau-Man Chan is the third contestant to leave the island. The episode is all about alliances as the players find themselves divided, yet strangely united.

The Celebrity Apprentice -- The teams have to sell QVC products and whoever makes the most money wins. Marilu tries to sell a stepladder for Hydra, while Trace Adkins markets a super sweeper. Trace and Empresario win. Marilu is fired.

WHAT 2 WATCH THIS WEEKENDThe writers' strike is over -- hooray! -- but, unfortunately, some of your favorite shows may not return this season -- boo! Fear not! There's still plenty to watch on TV. Here, we offer our best bets in primetime this weekend (all times are Eastern).

TONIGHTThe Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular, 8 p.m. on CBS -- NEW! -- A prime-time edition of the popular game show offers contestants a chance to win $1 million by spinning the wheel and landing on the $1 spot twice.

The BET Honors, 8 p.m. on BET -- AWARDS! -- Not just for actors, singers and authors, this new awards program honors leading black Americans in a variety of fields. The inaugural honorees are singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, model and television personality Tyra Banks, professor Cornel West, Time Warner Chairman Richard Parsons, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), and entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd. Cedric The Entertainer hosts the festivities.

Amne$ia, 9 p.m. on NBC -- DEBUT! -- Debut: Contestants test their memories in this comical quiz show featuring questions based on their lives. First up: A California man takes a trip down memory lane. Dennis Miller hosts.

Monk, 9 p.m. on USA -- NEW! -- The conclusion of the two-part sixth-season finale finds a presumed dead Monk trying to clear his name after his false arrest for murder. Meanwhile, Natalie prepares a memorial service.

College Basketball, 9 p.m. on ESPN -- SPORTS! -- It doesn't get any better than this, as No. 1 Memphis takes on No. 2 Tennessee in Memphis. John Calipari's Tigers look to avenge last season's 76-58 loss in Knoxville in which the Longhorns' Chris Lofton shot 12-for-18 en route to 34 points.

Trading Spaces, 9 p.m. on TLC -- NEW! -- Next-door neighbors who are fighting with each other swap rooms, hoping to bring their disagreement to an end.

Saturday Night Live, 11:29 p.m. on NBC -- NEW! -- Tina Fey hosts and Carrie Underwood performs on the first new episode since the writers' strike.

Rock of Love 2 with Bret Michaels, 9 p.m. on VH1 -- NEW! -- Rodeo returns to the show so the ladies can compete in her Rocking Rodeo challenge. Later, the winning team gets to have dinner in the dark with Bret.

Scott Baio is 46 ... and Pregnant, 10 p.m. on VH1 -- NEW! -- Renee hires a nanny to help take care of baby Bailey and teach Scott some lessons about child rearing. At first, Scott tries to adhere to the nanny's orders, but her strict edicts soon begin to wear on his nerves.

Breaking Bad, 10 p.m. on AMC -- NEW! -- At a birthday party for a successful former science colleague, Walter is offered a job; Jesse tries gaining legitimate employment but winds up back cooking meth, and an inferior kind at that; Skyler assembles the family for an intervention to get Walter to agree to chemotherapy, but he's concerned about quality-of-life issues and their financial difficulties.

THE BRAIN GAMETest your knowledge of all things trivial by answering this question, taken from one of last night's game shows. (Check back Monday for the answer.)

From "Jeopardy!": Famous Americans: In 1733 he wrote, "The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart."

Yesterday's answer: Who is Albert Einstein?
(From "Jeopardy!": Notable Names: At his death in April 1955, his brain was preserved and his ashes scattered in the Delaware River.)